Knowhow

Choosing the right cookware

How to choose the most suitable cookware depends on how you intend to use it. If you are a backpacker who goes on shorter trips you might prefer basic pots and pans that doesn't take up to much space in your pack. Perhaps you are chasing grams and are after the lightest gear on the market. Or you might cook for bigger groups and need something more rugged and scratch-resistant.

No matter the purpose, we have different material and cookware to best suit your need. Our cookware are divided in different series to make them easier to do apart:

Some people find their favorite series and tend to stick to that one as it's the best cookware for their outdoor activities. And some people mix for various adventures.

Our PrimeTech Pots are made of hard-anodized aluminum with a ceramic nonstick coating and heat exchanger for maximal efficiency. PrimeTech pots are best suitable for the hiker who values a quick boiling time and low fuel consumption.

Hard-anodized aluminum is lightweight, a good conductor of heat and doesn't rust. The material is extremely durable and tough enough to stand up to the most busy outdoor chef. Being hard-anodized the cookware is non-reactive, meaning, you can cook acidic food without tearing on the surface or worrying that the food will pick up a metallic taste of the pan.

Hard-anodized aluminum is more long lasting and resist to scratches than natural aluminum . Hard-anodized aluminum can be cleaned in the dishwasher, but discoloration may appear.

The heat exchanger in the bottom increases the efficiency with up to 50 % compared to conventional pots.

Nonstick Coating

The ceramic nonstick coating is a safe and environmentally friendly nonstick-option. It requires less or no oil for cooking and makes cleaning up easier.

Although ceramic nonstick coating is hard to scratch, we recommend not to use metal utensils in the cookware. For a longer lifetime of the coating, avoid overheating and placing a hot pan straight under cold water. As with all nonstick coatings it is important to completely clean off all the cooked oil after use or the oil will eventually weaken the nonstick coating of the cookware.

AluTech Pots

Our AluTech Pots are made of hard-anodized aluminum without a nonstick coating. These pots are best suitable for you who demands lightweight gear.

Hard-anodized aluminum is lightweight, a good conductor of heat and doesn't rust. The material is extremely durable and tough enough to stand up to the most busy outdoor chef. Being hard-anodized the cookware is non-reactive, meaning, you can cook acidic food without tearing on the surface or worrying that the food will pick up a metallic taste of the pan.

Hard-anodized aluminum is more long lasting and resist to scratches than untreated aluminum.

The AluTech Pots have no nonstick coating and thus, will be able to stand up to more wear and tear. More oil is needed for cooking, but the surface will not scratch and the pots are dishwasher safe, although some discoloration may appear.

Our LiTech Pots are made of hard-anodized aluminum with a ceramic nonstick coating. These pots are best suitable for the hiker who enjoy taking the time preparing and cooking a good meal after a long day of hiking.

Hard-anodized aluminum is lightweight, a good conductor of heat and doesn't rust. The material is extremely durable and tough enough to stand up to the most busy outdoor chef. Being hard-anodized the cookware is non-reactive, meaning, you can cook acidic food without tearing on the surface or worrying that the food will pick up a metallic taste of the pan.

Hard-anodized aluminum is more long lasting and resist to scratches than untreated aluminum . Hard-anodized aluminum can be cleaned in the dishwasher, but discoloration may appear.

Nonstick coating

The ceramic nonstick coating is a safe and environmentally friendly nonstick-option. It requires less or no oil for cooking and makes cleaning up easier.

Although ceramic nonstick coating is hard to scratch, we recommend not to use metal utensils in the cookware. For a longer lifetime of the coating, avoid overheating and placing a hot pan straight under cold water. As with all nonstick coatings it is important to completely clean off all the cooked oil after use or the oil will eventually weaken the nonstick coating of the cookware.

TiTech Pots

Our TiTech Pots are made of titanium without nonstick coating. These pots are best suitable for you who are chasing grams and moving fast as it is by far the lightest material and it boils quickly.

Titanium is the most lightweight cookware on the market. It is not compromising on strength and durability and thus, it is the most expensive option. It heats up fast and is efficient even on lower heat, but it conducts heat less evenly than stainless-steel and aluminum. Uncoated titanium is difficult to clean. Therefore, titanium pots are ideal for boiling water and less ideal for proper cooking, so take care not to overheat the pot.

Classic Pots

Our Classic Pots are made of aluminum without nonstick coating. These pots are suitable for any one looking for affordable pots with capacity to cook for many.

Aluminum is a lightweight and affordable material and works as a great conductor of heat. Aluminum pots are very efficient and thus simmering food on low heat or boiling water are great on these pots. Aluminum is not the most durable material as it dents and scratch easily. To prolong the lifetime of your aluminum pot one should take care not to cook acidic food as the material will break down slowly and food will pick up a metallic taste of the pan.

There are discussions about aluminum cookware being unhealthful. Based on reports from the National Institutes of Health, the Food and Drug Administration and the London-based Alzheimer's Society, no health risks are associated with the use of aluminum pots, pans or skillets.

Our Campfire Pots are made of stainless steel without nonstick coating. These pots are best suitable for gourmets who enjoy culinary outings with friends and family.

Stainless-steel is tougher and more scratch resistant than aluminum, but not as durable and lightweight as hard-anodized aluminum. They are made to withstand the toughest of trips year after year. The Campfire Pots does not ship, dent, rust or stain easily. Aluminum core for optimum heat transfer. They are non-reactive, meaning, you can cook acidic food without tearing on the surface or worrying that the food will pick up a metallic taste of the pan. Stainless steel is completely recyclable.

The Campfire Pots have no coating and thus, will be able to stand up to more wear and tear. More oil is needed for cooking, but the surface will not scratch and the pots are dishwasher safe.

A general tip is to choose a pot size similar to the once you use at home for the same purpose. The Gravity stove and Power Stove are great for bigger pots while Express stoves are better for smaller pots and for boiling water.